Communications Specialist at Troutman Pepper | Chicago, IL | $80K/yr – $100K/yr

Communications Specialist

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Drive communications support for a professional services firm by producing content, media relations, and social media, coordinating with Marketing and practice groups.

Must-have: Five+ years in communications, preferably in a law firm or professional services setting.
Standout: Experience using AI to generate content and streamline workflows.
Must-have: Bachelor's degree in communications, English, or a related field.

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Communications Specialist will be responsible, in coordination with the broader communications and marketing teams, for supporting public relations initiatives and other day-to-day communications activities.
Develop and produce high‑quality content for press releases, media pitches, the firm’s website, social media posts, and deal and awards submissions, as well as other materials as assigned.
Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and coordinate media inquiries and interviews.
Ensure all communications align with the firm's brand guidelines and maintain a consistent tone and style.
Assist in monitoring and regularly reporting results of communications and public relations activities.
Assist in updating and maintaining media contact lists.
Assist in drafting, scheduling, and monitoring both organic and paid social media content to help amplify key media coverage, firm news, and campaigns.
Work closely with the Marketing team, practice groups, and other departments to support communication needs and initiatives.
Ensure all communications comply with relevant laws, regulations, and firm policies.
Leverage AI to generate or improve content and create efficiencies in communications workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, with a specialization in communications, English, or an equivalent field.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in communications, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
Experience with media relations and public relations strategies.
Experience drafting and posting organic and paid social media content for a professional services organization.
Experience using AI to support content generation and communications projects.

Preferred

Familiarity with industry-specific communication practices and trends.

Troutman Pepper

Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged on January 1, 2025. The combined law firm, Troutman Pepper Locke, offers clients greater resources and bench strength, enhanced practices, and expanded geographical reach. For more information, please visit www.troutman.com. To stay connected, follow our new page: www.linkedin.com/company/troutmanpepperlocke. Attorney advertising.

USA

800 employees (12 in marketing)

www.troutman.com

Salaries

Posted range

$80K/yr – $100K/yr

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